Founding Talent Partner

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Overview

Summary of the Role: As Founding Talent Partner at Maze, you'll be the architect of our talent engine, owning the mission-critical challenge of building one of the most talent-dense teams in the UK tech ecosystem.

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As Founding Talent Partner at Maze, you'll be the architect of our talent engine, owning the mission-critical challenge of building one of the most talent-dense teams in the UK tech ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to join as the first dedicated talent hire at a well-funded startup building at the intersection of generative AI and cybersecurity. You'll work directly with our VP of Operations and founders to source, assess, and hire exceptional people across the business—with a particular focus on scaling our engineering team from 15 to 35-40 people over the next 18 months.

We have an extremely high hiring bar, and we need someone who knows what "great" looks like because they've built high-performing teams before. You'll spend your time proactively sourcing passive candidates, conducting rigorous screening calls that accurately predict success, and managing interview processes that move fast without compromising quality. Your success will be measured not just by hires made, but by the long-term performance of the people you bring in—are they thriving at 6, 9, and 18 months? This role is perfect for someone who has owned hiring outcomes at a fast-growth tech company known for its talent bar, has deep experience recruiting engineers, and wants to build a world-class talent function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

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Experience hiring AI/ML talent specifically
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A stint at a larger tech company (FAANG or similar) combined with startup experience
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Interest in broader people operations work (onboarding, offsites, employee experience)
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Experience building out a talent function or team from scratch
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Cybersecurity or B2B SaaS industry exposure

What We Offer

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✓Ambitious Challenge: We're using generative AI (LLMs and agents) to solve some of the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity today. You'll be building the team at the cutting edge of this field, bringing in the talent that will deliver breakthrough solutions for security teams worldwide.

✓Expert Team: We are a team of hands-on leaders with experience in Big Tech and Scale-ups. Our team has been part of the leadership teams behind multiple acquisitions and an IPO. You'll be recruiting into a genuinely talent-dense environment.

✓Impactful Mission: Embark on an important mission to protect humans from cybercrime. Cybersecurity is a force for good—helping to stop cyber attacks ultimately helps deliver better outcomes for all of us.

✓Build an AI-Native Company: We're building a new company in the AI era with the opportunity to design everything from the ground up—you'll architect our talent function from scratch, establishing practices that will scale with our growth.

✓Foster Innovation Culture: Create an environment where people can learn, reach for more, and master their craft. The talent you bring in will directly shape our culture and capabilities as we scale.

✓Career Growth: Clear path to Head of Talent Acquisition, building a talent team beneath you, or broader Head of People as we scale. Founding role with significant equity upside and direct partnership with VP of Operations and founders.